BATAVIA — Driver Drew Monti and trainer Maria Rice teamed up to capture the top two feature races at Batavia Downs on Saturday evening with Melanion N and Lip Reader A and both winners got across in contrasting styles.
First, Melanion N went his best mile of the year as he won the $13,500 Open Handicap pace in gate to wire fashion.
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